Whistle While You Work

Soundcheck | Jul 30, 2010

Studies suggest that music can increase productivity, but some offices are enforcing silence with bans on computer speakers and iPods. Today: the clash over music in the workplace. Later: percussionist Zakir Hussain has played with India’s greatest musicians, starred in movies and launched a music label. He will play live in our studio. This is a repeat edition of Soundcheck.


 

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